Ole Gunnar Solskjaer worked with all his Manchester United players today after they returned from from international duty to train ahead of the showdown against Leicester at Old Trafford this weekend.

The Norwegian will be hoping his United side can return to winning ways after only picking up five points in their opening four league games, losing to Crystal Palace and drawing against Southampton and Wolves.

On the injury front, Paul Pogba, Luke Shaw, Anthony Martial, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Jesse Lingard, Diogo Dalot and long-term absentee Eric Bailly all missed international duty and Solskjaer is sweating on their fitness. He will give an official update at his press conference on Friday morning.

Meanwhile it has been revealed United remain in pursuit of Leicester playmaker James Maddison as the Reds continue to look for potential January and summer transfer targets.

We recap all the latest Manchester United news and transfer rumours from the day.

Inaki Williams confirms summer interest from Manchester United

Athletic Bilbao winger Inaki Williams has confirmed that Manchester United were interested in signing him during the summer.

The Spaniard has been a long-term target for the Reds and reports suggested Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was keen to secure his services.

Williams claims their interest was legitimate but he never wanted to leave.

He told Cadena Ser via The Independent: “I had contact from Manchester United but I cannot tell you who it was. My number one option has always been to stay at Athletic Club and to retire here. Joining Real Sociedad? No, I could never go there. 100%.”

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Manchester United legend makes damning Premier League title prediction

Manchester United legend Andy Cole believes that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side are ‘still a few years away’ from winning the Premier League title.

The Red Devils return to league action this weekend against Leicester City following a difficult start to the campaign, which has seen Solskjaer’s side draw with Wolves and Southampton, while facing defeat at Old Trafford against Crystal Palace.

That raises the pressure ahead of some stern tests in September, where United clash with Leicester, West Ham and Arsenal, as well as kicking off their campaign in the Europa League and League Cup.

Sporting Lisbon are preparing to give star midfielder Bruno Fernandes a new deal but remain open to selling him - according to reports.

The Portuguese was heavily linked with a switch to Manchester United over the summer but the move failed to materialise.

As a result, Sporting are willing to offer their key man new terms but will still sell the 25-year-old in January if the right offer is received, according to A Bola.

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Jonny Evans gives verdict on Harry Maguire's Manchester United move

Former Manchester United defender Jonny Evans thinks that Harry Maguire will remain at the club for “eight, nine or ten years”.

Evans played alongside United’s summer recruit at Leicester and will face his former teammate during this weekend’s Premier League fixture.

The Northern Irishman thinks that United made an excellent decision to sign Maguire from the Foxes.

He told The Mirror: “I think Harry will be at United for eight, nine or 10 years.

“When it comes to that point, I think people will look back at the fee and say it was a bargain.

“I’ve been really impressed with Harry. I think he’ll go on to be a real success at United and he could go on to be their captain – there’s no doubt about that.

“I only spent a season playing with him, but it felt like we formed a good relationship, on and off the pitch.

“He’s a fantastic player and he suits everything United are looking for.

“Not just in his playing style, but how he behaves off the pitch and the personality he can bring.

“He likes to build games out from the back, start attacks and show his personality on the ball.”

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The VAR mistake that could affect Manchester United vs Leicester City

Referee chief Mike Riley has admitted that four mistakes have been made so far in the Premier League this season by VAR, one of which directly impacts Manchester United.

The technology introduced for the 2019/20 season has proven to be controversial during the opening four matches of the season, although United fans have managed to avoid being dragged into the debate so far this season.

There have already been calls for changes to be implemented and they will be in place for this weekend, as referee chief Mike Riley has admitted that four mistakes by VAR have been witnessed so far in a Premier League shareholders’ meeting on Thursday.

Leeds United legend Lucas Radebe reveals why he rejected Man Utd

However, he rejected their advances to stay with the Whites and has opened up on his decision to do so.

Radebe told Soccer Laduma Radio: “When I first went to Leeds, I appreciated the opportunity of playing in the Premier League, even if they were lingering near the bottom half.

“”For me, that’s one of the things that pushed me to stay at the club, because I felt very loved there because of how they looked after me.

“It’s about the loyalty. I think if I had gone to Manchester United at that time, I wouldn’t have grown as I did at Leeds, and make the impact that I did.

“I would have possibly been one of the squad members but for me, it’s about culture.

“Leeds United itself is a massive club and I feel we put the club where it had never been before, like playing in the Champions League semi-final, and bringing those glory days at Elland Road was absolutely magnificent.

“I felt that I belonged to Leeds United.”

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Paul Pogba 'agreed PSG contract' in the summer

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba agreed a contract with Paris-Saint Germain in the summer - according to reports.

Italian outlet Calciomercato claim the Frenchman had a deal in place that would earn him £492,000-per-week to join the French champions.

However, the deal collapsed after PSG failed to offload Neymar in order to free up some of their wage budget.

West Ham legend backs Declan Rice to join Manchester United

The England international is a target for the Reds as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks to improve his options in the engine room.

Cottee thinks United will get their man but competition for his signature will be fierce.

He told talkSPORT: “That’s what you are buying. You’re buying a holding midfielder player, but you are also buying a player that can play centre-half in a back four and in a back three as well. So, you are getting a really, really top player.

“I am sure Manchester United would want him. I am sure Manchester City would want him in that holding role, though they have just bought Rodri.

“Of course, let’s not forget, he did grow up as a Chelsea fan. Maybe once their embargo [is lifted], they’ll be looking as well.

“There are many, many teams that will be interested in Dec, but I want him to stay at West Ham. And to do that they need to win [a] cup or get into Europe.”

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Mario Mandzukic 'to wait until January' to leave Juventus

Mario Mandzukic won’t be leaving Juventus for Qatar and will instead hold out for a transfer to a European club in January - according to reports.

Calciomercato.it suggest that the 33-year-old has no intention of moving to the Middle East and a move to the Premier League could be on the cards.

Both West Ham and Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing the veteran forward.

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Michael Owen's United v Leicester prediction

You can’t get Michael Owen out of the news these days and in his regular predictions column for Bet Victor he thinks Manchester United will drop more points in their game against Leicester on Saturday.

“Jamie Vardy has been involved in 14 goals in 14 league games since Brendan Rodgers took over at the King Power Stadium and I expect to see the Foxes get a point at Old Trafford from what promises to be an open, exciting affair.

“United have not won since the opening day of the season and their 2-1 loss to Crystal Palace in their last home game was particularly disappointing. Leicester remain unbeaten so far this term and currently head the table without the big two.

“The Foxes can take a point from a game which sees Harry Maguire face his former club and teammates for the first time since his record-breaking summer move.”

Agree?

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United legends in action

This lot all impressed in the Vincent Kompany testimonial match at the Etihad Stadium last night...

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Lindelof for new contract - reports

Manchester United have reportedly offered centre-back Victor Lindelof the chance to double his salary with a new contract.

The Sun report that Lindelof has been offered a deal worth £150,000-per-week with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer keen to build the partnership between the Swede and Harry Maguire.

Lindelof has endured a slightly shaky start to the campaign but was excellent for United last season. His current contract expires in 2022.

United are also still sweating on David de Gea’s future but MEN Sport understands they are confident he will sign an extended deal.

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Watch: Rodgers on United

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Lukaku thought he was going to Chelsea

Lukaku says he thought his transfer from Everton to Chelsea in 2017 was done - but he ended up joining Manchester United.

'United should have sold Pogba, not Lukaku'

Manchester United should have sold Paul Pogba in the summer, not Romelu Lukaku.

At least that’s the opinion of Sky Sports pundit John Hartson, who told The Debate programme that Lukaku’s goals were too valuable to get rid of. United sold the Belgian to Inter Milan for around £74million in the summer, but clung onto Pogba despite interest from Real Madrid.

And Hartson believes they got it wrong.

“I still think Man United have got an awful lot of problems.

“You look at Pogba, for me I think he (Solskjaer) probably sold the wrong player.

“I would have sold Pogba, kept Lukaku. At least with Lukaku he gets you goals.

“He did at Everton, three years consistently, at Man United he was up in the 18s, 20s.

Maguire faces old club

Maguire has improved United - Rodgers

“I text Harry wishing him all the best when he was playing with England

“I said before and I repeat, he was a remarkable guy, a fantastic player and for me his behaviour here (at Leicester, during the transfer saga) typified him as a man, even though it was difficult for him.

“I’ll always have respect for him. He’s a good guy and as you can see he’s gone in there and made them better.”

Harry Maguire and Brendan Rodgers (Image: 2019 Getty Images)

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Evra posts video of Dan James award

The smiles are on faces!

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Pochettino on Eriksen

Manchester United were briefly in the market to sign Christian Eriksen from Tottenham, as the Dane is now in the final year of his contract.

But he stayed at Spurs and Mauricio Pochettino has been addressing Eriksen’s future, after he was initially left out of the team but has since been brought back to have a positive impact.

“He’s happy. He always was happy, never has he said he wasn’t happy here. Then of course everyone has their own aims, challenges or goals, but I said before the Arsenal game he was in a great mindset, that’s why I selected him. He’s always was an important player for us, after five years, we appreciate his qualities a lot and they are important for the team. He’s happy and we believe that he deserves to play. It’s not because he’s got one year of his contract (left). All the decisions are based on his performances. He was one of the cases, one of the situations that we tried to sort before the end of the transfer window. But we felt before Arsenal that he was in the right place to compete.”

Rodgers on what United clash means

“It’s not a barometer for our ambition — our ambition is there. It’s a long season. I think we are really looking forward to a game against a top class team of a very high standard players at a great area. We’re very keen to go there and put on a good performance that can get us a good result, so the players are looking forward to a very good game.”

Solutions to key United dilemma

There is not necessarily a limit to the issues Manchester United need to solve right now. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer knows that.

But if you were to pin it down to one or two — on the field — you’d suggest central midfield and right-wing are areas of concern, with those problems exposed in United’s last three disappointing results.

The draws to Southampton and Wolves and particularly the defeat to Crystal Palace saw United’s shortcomings in attack come back to bite them. Too often already this term United have been toothless, lacking that extra 10 per cent needed to break down a team.

So, while accepting that Solskjaer’s side need more in the middle of the park, it’s on the right flank where the Norwegian must come up with a temporary solution.

The wave of pessimism around United could intensify this weekend if Leicester record their first win at M16 since Tony Cottee pounced at the Stretford End in January 1998. Leicester are widely tipped to break into the top six (maybe even the top four) and their England internationals are interesting the Manchester clubs.

Despite the £80million addition of Harry Maguire, several Leicester players would arguably enhance the United XI.